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Chapter 189 Power is a truly harmful thing!

With the date for the victory celebration confirmed, invitations began to be sent out to members of the community.

Invitations were received by film company owners, renowned directors, famous filmmakers, and top actors.

The hottest topic in the entertainment industry right now is which actors and celebrities received invitations, and which celebrities were not qualified and could not get them.

It's not just a simple invitation; it's also about one's status within the industry and interpersonal relationships.

This is a sign that he can get close to the newly crowned Palme d'Or director.

Tian Xiaole was troubled at the moment. Han Sanping's secretary told him that if there were any people in the industry who needed to be invited, he could compile a list and have China Film Group send it out.

After careful consideration, I decided to invite all the female celebrities I had interacted with, except for those I had a good relationship with.

Witnessing this glorious moment will inspire them to strive for excellence.

However, there's no need for certain people and companies to get in the way. Tian Xiaole specifically instructed that people like Huayi and Lu Taro should not be invited.

The secretary was taken aback for a moment, but quickly agreed. The entire event was for Tian Xiaole, so naturally he had the final say.

Meanwhile, the Shanghai International Film Festival announced its shortlist.

Since Tian Xiaole had agreed to be a guest, she made a point of checking, and sure enough, Wu Qingyuan was shortlisted for the Golden Goblet Award main competition.

Filming for "The Eight Hundred" has been underway at the Huairou filming location for half a month now, and the sources for each film have been meticulously compiled.

I heard that Lu Chuan's "Nanjing" project has been plagued with problems, and filming was halted shortly after it started.

Hearing the knock, I called out, "Come in."

"Brother Le~~"

Hearing the whining voice of the girl with the long tail, Tian Xiaole looked up at Wang Luodan, pretended to be aggrieved as she walked in, and teased her with a smile:
"What happened? Why is your mouth so crooked?"

"Brother Le, you're so mean! You're the one bullying me!"

Wang Luodan knew the truth that a woman who knows how to be charming has the best life, so she threw herself into Tian Xiaole's arms, pouting and whining pitifully, and started wriggling around.

Hearing this, Tian Xiaole smiled and put the report in her hand aside.

Although my older sister is wonderful, this half-baked version has its own unique charm.

He helped Wang Luodan tuck the short hair covering her eyes behind her ears and said, puzzled:
How did I bully you?

"You asked me to join the crew before, but I've been taking a break for half a year and turned down two TV series. I still haven't heard from you."

Hearing Wang Luodan say that, Tian Xiaole remembered.

Zhao Baogang was preparing a TV series and wanted Wang Luodan to play the female lead, hoping to exchange her for film resources, but he refused.

"You mean this..."

Tian Xiaole hugged the lithe woman in her arms, making no unnecessary movements, gently swaying her body as she pondered which film crew to assign her to.

The drama "Struggle" is very popular, and Wang Luodan has recently received many endorsement and event invitations.

According to the report I just saw, the revenue she brought to the company was second only to Huang Bo and Tang Yan.

Compared to the previous times when she had to strain her voice, Wang Luodan enjoyed this state very much. She wrapped her arms around Tian Xiaole's neck, rested her head on his chest, and was as obedient as a kitten.

"Would you like to go to Hollywood to make movies?"

"Ah~

"Brother Le, are you serious?"

Wang Luodan stared wide-eyed at Tian Xiaole in disbelief, wondering if she was being teased. She saw the latter nod with a smile.

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Wang Luodan let out a scream.

"Ah~~
"I can go to Hollywood to make movies now."

She had no doubt that it could be done, because this man had never lied to her about anything he had said.

"Ooh, ooh..."

Wang Luodan was very happy and kissed Tian Xiaole several times. She was about to squat down in a familiar spot to repay this reliable man when Tian Xiaole stopped her.

He didn't abstain from sex, nor did he have a change of heart.

The deficit is severe, so to avoid damaging the foundation, we'll replenish it for a while first.

But this behavior almost brought Wang Luodan to tears; her eyes reddened, and she said, with a wronged expression:
"Brother Le, are you disgusted with me?"

She knew she didn't have any advantages; she wasn't pretty, had a flat chest, and her legs weren't as long as Tang Yan's.

Now, he's rejected everything that could satisfy Tian Xiaole. Has he gotten tired of playing around with her?

It was through her own initiative that she achieved her current status in the entertainment industry, and now she's a Palme d'Or-winning director; she doesn't want to lose this powerful backer.

Ignoring everything else, Wang Luodan reached down to unzip the zipper.

Tian Xiaole quickly stopped him, saying with a helpless expression:

"What are you thinking about? Can't you have a proper conversation besides that?"

It's all because of the little power I have; it's really made my life miserable.

Fearing that Wang Luodan might overthink it, he explained further:

"Companies that sign long-term contracts will train you and make more money for the company, so don't complain about the hardship or fatigue."

Hearing this, Wang Luodan finally felt relieved, as she was genuinely afraid that her powerful backer would run away.

After the two spent some time being affectionate, Tian Xiaole sent the other person away.

As she left the office, Wang Luodan patted her chest with relief, thankfully it wasn't limp.

"I forgot to ask what kind of movie I should act in?"

Wang Luodan didn't go back to ask any more questions, knowing that she would be notified later, so she decided to finish up the press releases she had on hand first.

In the office, Tian Xiaole was about to send an email to James when she saw that the email she had received a few days ago was still unread.

I've been receiving so many messages lately that I've shut down all communication and am practically cut off from the outside world.

Tian Xiaole opened the emails. There was a message from James congratulating him on winning the Palme d'Or, as well as a detailed report on the "Human Purge Project".

With a budget of $3 million, it grossed $74.5 million worldwide, making it a model of low-budget cinema and earning Pangu Pictures a tenfold profit. The film also mentioned the sequel to *The Cleanup*, as well as *Annabelle 2*, which will be released by Lionsgate this summer, saying it's already in the promotional phase.

With the success of the first installment, this time the effort is much greater and the scope is much wider.

Tian Xiaole replied and also sent the script for "The Purge 2" along with it.

This allowed him to begin filming while keeping the production costs under ten million US dollars.

I agreed to the role I wanted for Wang Luodan, and that role is in this movie.

The script has added a pair of Asian sisters. In addition to Wang Luodan, the other role will be played by Zhao Liying.

I learned from Han Sanping that the industry is going to accelerate its development, and actors' value will definitely rise. Let these actors who have signed long-term contracts go outside to get a more prestigious experience, and their value will increase several times over.

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June has just begun, and the Hollywood blockbuster "Ghost Rider" is leading the way.

The main audience for this major film is largely composed of students.

It just so happens that this period coincides with the college entrance examination season, but the film still grossed more than 10 million yuan at the box office on its opening weekend.

The release of this film prompted several production companies to file complaints with the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.

They protested why such thrilling and supernatural horror films could be shown in China, while the country banned this type of subject matter altogether.

Of course, unless you have the surname Yu, you can't even touch him.

Tian Xiaole didn't pay much attention to it, knowing that such a complaint would definitely be fruitless.

The film "The Eight Hundred" is an ensemble piece about men.

Tang Yan, the nominal female lead, had already finished filming after only half a month.

Now preparing for Night at the Museum 2.

Zhao Liying's minor role, needless to say, only had a few scenes and was over long ago.

I received a film offer from Chen Zhixi and asked her to come back to the company.

I've been with Xiaole Pictures for over a year now, and I'm increasingly feeling the sense of status the company brings.

Knowing that she is an artist under Xiaole Pictures, people will treat her with more respect, and then they will try to curry favor with her.

This situation became even more serious after their own boss won the Palme d'Or.

Even when she wasn't on set, after finishing her press releases, she would still go back to the acting coaching class to study.

Starting relatively late meant she had to put in more effort than others.

Despite many people being curious as to why she's still relatively unknown after more than a year at Xiaole Pictures, she simply smiled and said that her foundation was too weak to grasp important roles.

Zhao Liying was quite nervous. Every time she returned to the company, something good happened. She didn't know what would happen this time.

"Dong dong dong..."

Hearing the knock, Tian Xiaole called out "Come in," and looked up to see Zhao Liying walk in. She pointed to the sofa and said:

"Sit anywhere."

Ten minutes later, after finishing processing the documents and reports that needed her signature, Tian Xiaole rubbed her sore wrists and looked at Zhao Liying, who was sitting quietly without saying a word:

"Take some time to brush up on your English. There's a movie in Hollywood that has reserved two important roles for you and Wang Luodan."

"Ah~~"

Zhao Liying felt her mind go blank, she was a little at a loss, and even a little incredulous that she, who came from the countryside, could go to Hollywood to make movies.
Suspecting she had misheard, having only heard Wang Luodan's name, she repeated it carefully:
"Director Tian, ​​you just said there's a Hollywood movie that Sister Wang is in, right?"

"Yes, not just Wang Luodan, but also you, Zhao Liying, do you understand?"

Tian Xiaole understood Zhao Liying's feelings. After all, those in the industry who could star in Hollywood movies were all established stars like Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi, or at the very least, rising A-listers like Tang Yan.
She had only played minor supporting roles in a few films, so suddenly being cast in a Hollywood movie must have felt like a windfall, leaving her stunned.

"Thank you, Director Tian. I am grateful for your guidance. I will definitely work hard to make more money for the company."

Having heard clearly, Zhao Liying kept bowing and spouting nonsense about swearing to defend the company to the death.

"Alright, go back and get ready. They'll probably announce it soon."

Tian Xiaole smiled and waved.

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James is currently riding high. The success of "The Purge" has brought him into the spotlight of Hollywood, and he has attended many independent film industry parties.

In addition, Tian Xiaole, the boss, has just won the Palme d'Or, so his future looks bright no matter how you look at it.

Tian Xiaole once said that "Humanity" is a film series, which made him think of striking while the iron is hot and making a sequel.

He panicked when he received no reply to several emails and could not get through to the phone, even though he rarely contacted them.

He only smiled with relief when he received the email, which included the script for the sequel to "Humanity," making him even happier.

A phone call brought the equally successful director to the scene, and the two began discussing the filming of a sequel.

"The basic content remains the same, only two characters have been added and the map has been changed, so filming was very simple."

The current LeBron James is no longer a clueless middleman; he can now use professional terminology quite well.

"What was the production cost?" Director James asked.

Before I was famous, I was willing to accept the $300 million production fee and endure the hardship.

The movie made a fortune, yet they still have to work so hard. Although I don't voice my opinions due to the contract, I still feel a bit resentful.

"It's doubled from last time, $600 million should be enough."

James said with a smile, "With ten million in authority, of course I wouldn't just use nine million."

"Alright, that's enough."

"Then you gather the crew, and I'll spread the word."

James announced the filming of the sequel to "The Purge" using the official Pangu Pictures account.

In the screenwriter section, Tian Xiaole's name stands out.

It quickly attracted the attention of Hollywood media and was reported on.

(End of this chapter)